WOODSTOCK- The River Valley Arts Alliance (RiVA) is pleased to announce the annual Mardi Gras celebration this coming Saturday, featuring music by The Beaters. This event is a fundraiser in support of the Dooryard Arts Festival.

The Mardi Gras party will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 8pm to 1am at the Woodstock Masonic Lodge, Neilson Street, Woodstock. Come out …and enjoy live music, great food, and an arts auction. Dressing in costume is encouraged but optional.

The Dooryard Arts Festival is an annual, summertime event held in downtown Woodstock that features music, art, theatre, children’s programming, open-mic storytelling, local short films, workshops and an open-air market.

Tickets are available in advance from RiVA Board Members, or at the door. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. This is a 19+ event.